How to pronounce resettlement
Say it like ree-SET-ul-munt. Resettlement has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SET).
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- ree
- SET
- ul
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Resettlement pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- SETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of resettlement
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ree-SET-ul-munt.
What does resettlement mean?
- The transportation of a group of people to a new settlement.
Where does resettlement come from?
From re- + settlement.
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Questions about saying resettlement
How do you pronounce resettlement?
Say ree-SET-ul-munt. The American pronunciation is /riˈsɛtəlmənt/. In British English it is /riˈsɛtəlmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in resettlement?
Resettlement has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SET). Broken into parts: ree · SET · ul · munt.
Is resettlement pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /riˈsɛtəlmənt/ (ree-SET-ul-munt).